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Buffalo Bill's

© Merna L. Nobile

Buffalo Bill's

Uploaded: May 20, 2011

Description

Wild West boomtown meets Sin City at Buffalo Bill's, located 48 miles southwest of the Las Vegas Strip on the California/Nevada state line.
You can view this hair rising ride on You tube
Settings: f.6.3
1/200
ISO 400
Nikon camera: Automatic D-70
Nikkor Lens: 70-300
Focal Length: 112.0
Climate: 102 degrees

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/20000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, FocalLength: 112.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 20, 2011

Fantastic perspective and capture Merna! #1378827

Carol Eade level-classic May 20, 2011

Terrific POV and comp, Merna! #9418569

Michelle Alton May 21, 2011

Fantastic capture and presentation, Merna. #9419147

Robert R. Goodman May 21, 2011

Hi Merna,Beautiful pov and a fantastic capture!!!! #9419646

Irene Colling level-classic May 21, 2011

Excellent presentation of the exciting place Merna. Your POV, color and detail are perfect. #9419770

Karen Kessler May 21, 2011

I love rollercoasters, but not sure I'd be up to trying THIS one! I'll have to look at some of the videos on Youtube now that I've seen this photo! Your pov is excellent, Merna! #9420068

Merna L. Nobile May 22, 2011

Hello Carol: We were there during our summer race season and the track was in the parking lot of this resort. Lots of screaming and noise from the roller coaster, I did not go for a ride, but the kids went ONCE! Thanks for leaving a message, Merna #9422194

Merna L. Nobile May 22, 2011

Hello Michelle: We were there during our summer race season and the track was in the parking lot of this resort. Lots of screaming and noise from the roller coaster, I did not go for a ride, but the kids went ONCE! Thanks for leaving a message, Merna #9422195

Merna L. Nobile May 22, 2011

Hello Bobby: We were there during our summer race season and the track was in the parking lot of this resort. Lots of screaming and noise from the roller coaster, I did not go for a ride, but the kids went ONCE! Thanks for leaving a message, Merna #9422198

Merna L. Nobile May 22, 2011

Hello Jeff: We were there during our summer race season and the track was in the parking lot of this resort. Lots of screaming and noise from the roller coaster, I did not go for a ride, but the kids went ONCE! Thanks for leaving a message, Merna #9422200

Merna L. Nobile May 22, 2011

Hello Irene: We were there during our summer race season and the track was in the parking lot of this resort. Lots of screaming and noise from the roller coaster, I did not go for a ride, but the kids went ONCE! Thanks for leaving a message, Merna #9422201

Merna L. Nobile May 22, 2011

Hi Karen: We were there during our summer race season and the track was in the parking lot of this resort. Lots of screaming and noise from the roller coaster, I did not go for a ride, but the kids went ONCE! Thanks for leaving a message, Merna Karen: #9422202

Phyllis A. Houghton May 23, 2011

This image really took me there. There is great detail and color. I most enjoyed seeing the guy who was up at the top! #9424267

Merna L. Nobile May 23, 2011

Hi Phyllis: This was another stop on the tour and Dylan won back to back races and a $1,000 dollars. He was about 10 years old at the time. If you get time watch this thing on You Tube under Buffalo Bill's roller coaster.
Merna #9424294

Wendy A. Blanchard May 24, 2011

Very Cool!! Im from NY and have been there once in my time. I did not go on the ride, Im not much of a roller coaster fan but my friends did and they loved it. Beautifully done, Its been a long time since I've seen it! #9426272

Emile Abbott level-classic May 25, 2011

I think I will pass on this ride Merna. #9427424

Merna L. Nobile May 25, 2011

Hi Wendy: We were there during our summer race season and the track was in the parking lot of this resort. Lots of screaming and noise from the roller coaster, I did not go for a ride, but the kids went ONCE! Thanks for leaving a message, Merna #9428190

Merna L. Nobile May 25, 2011

Hi Emile: We were on a summer tour for kart racing and watching my grandson race there was fun. Thanks, nice to hear from you. Merna

#9428192

anonymous May 25, 2011

The the lines, angles and the vivid color of this image. #9428324

Merna L. Nobile May 25, 2011

Hi Sheryl: Thak you for your very kind comment, and it is so nice to meet you.
I am going to view your gallery, I love looking at new images and how others see what they take. Hope that makes sense, my best to you, Merna #9428365

Patricia Seidler June 22, 2011

WTG Merna. Congratulations on this well deserved finalist! #9473559

Patricia A. Stalter June 22, 2011

Well done! Hope it wins the gold! Pat #9473784

Carol Eade level-classic June 22, 2011

Terrific finalist, congratulations Merna! #9473893

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 22, 2011

Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist, Merna! #9473927

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 22, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9474044

Wm Nosal June 22, 2011

Cool Shot, Merna!
Congratulations! #9474047

Phyllis A. Houghton June 22, 2011

Super Finalist, Merna!!! Congratulations. #9474135

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 22, 2011

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Deborah Lewinson level-addict June 22, 2011

Excellent finalist, Merna!

Congratulatios and best wishes for the next round!
Debby #9474615

Millie A. Talarico level-classic June 22, 2011

Congratulations, Merna! #9474625

Renee Doyle June 22, 2011

Congratulations Merna! #9474885

Emile Abbott level-classic June 22, 2011

Still will pass on the ride but take the finalist. Great work Merna and congrats my friend. #9475432

Jana Foster June 22, 2011

Congrtas! This is stunning. I love the lines!
jana #9475529

Phyllis H. Burchett June 22, 2011

Congrats on this terrific finalist Merna! #9475973

Tammy Espino June 22, 2011

Congrats on a fantastic finalist! :) #9476472

Michele Peterson level-classic June 22, 2011

What a wonderful image! Congratulations on your finalist!! #9476953

Dianne Brin level-classic June 22, 2011

Congratulations Merna! #9476957

Ann Coates level-classic June 22, 2011

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist. #9476963

Karol Grace level-classic June 23, 2011

Congratulations on making finalist with this great shot! #9477567

Rona L. Schwarz June 23, 2011

Great comp, Merna, and I love the textures! CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #9479031

Sharon Day June 23, 2011

Cool shot, Merna! Congratulations! I have been on that ride :)! #9479475

Millie A. Talarico level-classic June 23, 2011

Congratuations on this deserving Win, Merna!!! #9479499

Dawn M. Schneider June 23, 2011

Very Nice Image!! Congrats!! #9479523

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe June 23, 2011

Congratulations! #9479656

Michelle Alton June 23, 2011

A great win for you, Merna. Congratulations! #9479920

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 23, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
2nd PLACE WINNER! 8o) #9480084

Barbara Waldoch June 23, 2011

Congratulations on your fabulous Win, Merna! #9480287

marcia A. molnar June 23, 2011

Great work Merna! I look forward to your next one!! #9480410

Leslie McLain level-classic June 23, 2011

Congrats on a terrific winner, Merna. #9480456

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 23, 2011

Congrats on your awesome win, Merna!! #9480529

Tammy Espino June 23, 2011

Congrats on your awesome win! I have been on that roller coaster a few times, never thought to take a photo..LOL #9480625

Carol Eade level-classic June 23, 2011

Congratulations on your fabulous winner, Merna! #9480664

Emile Abbott level-classic June 23, 2011

Ok Ok Ok you rode this all the way to the WINNER'S CIRCLE. You rock Merna. Huge Congrats my friend. #9480686

Irene Colling level-classic June 23, 2011

Congratulations Merna on your excellent gold award image.

I am happy for you. #9480738

Phyllis H. Burchett June 23, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful winner! #9480840

Daniella Puente June 23, 2011

Big congrats Merna!!! #9480961

Rona L. Schwarz June 23, 2011

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS SUPERB GOLD WINNER, MERNA! I love its lines! #9481106

Renee Doyle June 23, 2011

Congratulations Merna!!! #9481204

Raymond Pauly June 23, 2011

Congratulations on your winner, Merna! #9481347

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 24, 2011

congratulations on your wonderful winner!!! #9481605

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Congratulations on this awesome winner, Merna!! #9481882

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 24, 2011

Congratulations on this awesome Gold Winner Merna!

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Phyllis A. Houghton June 24, 2011

Merna, Congratulations on your Gold Winner! I am extremely happy for you! #9482546

Datha Y. Thompson June 24, 2011

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Tiia Vissak June 24, 2011

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Denis Bennett June 24, 2011

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Bill Johnson June 24, 2011

Merna, big congratulations. #9483675

Maria Morrow June 25, 2011

Great image, Merna.. Congratulations! #9484686

Debra R. Harder June 25, 2011

Huge congratulations, Merna, on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER! Deb #9484886

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 26, 2011

Congratulations on your win, Merna. #9486670

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 26, 2011

Great capture, CONGRATZ on the Gold win, Merna!!!

UB. #9487198

Mike Clime June 27, 2011

Congratulations on your winner,Merna! #9488746

Lydia Williams level-classic June 27, 2011

NICE!!! Awesome capture...Congratulations on your win! Well deserved! #9489503

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic June 27, 2011

Huge congrats, Merna, on this beautiful GOLD. #9490082

Dianne Brin level-classic June 27, 2011

Congratulations on your Gold, Merna! #9490147

Maria Coulson June 27, 2011

Merna, great POV and colors. Congratulations!! #9490783

Merna L. Nobile June 28, 2011

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Congrats on your wonderful winner Merna! #9498497

Mary K. Robison July 01, 2011

Wonderful composition and capture, Merna ~
Congratulations on your well-deserved gold winner! #9498548

Merna L. Nobile July 01, 2011

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I hope all is well with you.. #9499599

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Robert R. Goodman July 11, 2011

Hi Merna,A big congratullations on this beautiful win!!!! #9523212

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Raymond Pauly January 24, 2012

This is excellent, Merna! Congratulations on this deserving winner! #9942645

Merna L. Nobile January 25, 2012

Hello Raymond: This very lonely spot outside of Las Vegas was the place my grandson won the Nationals in Go Carts several years ago and has a special place in my heart. Thank you for the kind coment. Merna #9944750

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